MacBook – use SSD Samsung 850 EVo , 250gb in Macbook Mid-2010 (Macbook 7.1) without mounting screws

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Can I use SSD Samsung 850 EVO , 250gb in Macbook Mid-2010 (Macbook 7.1) without mounting screws? I got a brand new SSD but without mounting screws. There are mounting screws on my HDD currently, but I can't pull them out of it, because I don't have a screwdriver.

Best Answer

You can run your Mac with the SSD unmounted, but it is HIGHLY DISCOURAGED. This is because:

  • The connection can come lose, which will cause kernel panics and data loss
  • Could also harm the SSD if it bounces around in the case
  • Movement could cause damage to internal components, such as connections.

The best thing to do is to mount the drive. Post a picture of the mounting screws, and someone here will point you to the right screwdriver. They're almost always cheap, and it's worth the money.

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